Impressive case of birds

Impressive case of birds

Birds

This would be the most impressive case of taxidermy birds in private ownership in NZ. Comprising of 79 birds ranging from a large Owl, to ducks, kingfishers, woodpecker, crow and hummingbirds. Brass plaque reads "Presented by W.J.Potter Esq 1918". Walter Potter is one of the UK's most famous taxidermists. This plaque suggests that the case was donated by his son, Walter John Potter after his fathers death in 1918.